Childminder 153293

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 25 March 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not undertake the required progress checks for two-year-old children to share these with their parents. This prevents her from identifying children's strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected.  The childminder does not consistently monitor children's learning to identify their current stage of development. This prevents children from making good progress.  The childminder misses opportunities to build further links with other providers that children attend, to extend children's learning experiences.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities to support children's early writing skills.  Self-evaluation processes are not always effective, particularly to prioritise all targets for improvement, including weaknesses in assessment processes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder completes daily health and safety checks to ensure children are safe within her care.  The childminder provides children with suitable experiences, indoors and outdoors.  Children form close relationships with others, and learn how to manage and take responsibility for their own play. They listen well, and are patient and kind to their friends.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 undertake required progress checks for children aged between two and three years, and share a written summary of these with their parents 09/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure assessments of children's learning are ongoing and effective to monitor their progress and shape their individual development. 09/10/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve partnerships with other providers that children attend to gain a broader understanding of children's learning needs  extend opportunities to strengthen further children's early literacy skills  use self-evaluation more effectively to consistently identify and address weaknesses, in particular, with regard to assessments of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not assess children's progress consistently. For example, she does not monitor their learning continuously from their starting points, and despite some changes in developing progress checks for two-year-olds, she has not undertaken the checks within the requirement framework. The childminder shares relevant information with parents about their children's daily experiences, although opportunities to improve links with others providers are still ongoing. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is familiar with child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She knows the procedures to deal with allegations and how to report to relevant authorities. The childminder maintains her professional knowledge, such as in keeping up to date with relevant changes. She generally reflects on her practice, but her self-evaluation is not vigorous enough to address all weaknesses fully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder generally observes children's interests; however, she does not use this information thoroughly enough to monitor what children can do and identify their next steps in learning. Despite this, children are generally active and engage in their play. For example, they show an interest in playing with their favourite resources and focus well for periods. The childminder interacts with children during their play and supports their communication and language development. For example, she asks appropriate questions to support their speaking and listening skills, and introduces simple language to extend their vocabulary. However, opportunities for children to practise and extend their early writing skills are less successful.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and secure environment for children. She ensures they have opportunities to develop their independence and confidence. For example, the childminder ensures resources are accessible to children so they can make decisions and choose their own play. The childminder supports children well to take on small tasks, such as tidying and packing away resources. The childminder encourages children's positive behaviour well. For example, she role models good manners, such as using 'please' and 'thank you'. She sets clear boundaries for the children to learn right from wrong. Children learn to be respectful to others. The childminder supports their good health and physical well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some basic skills in preparation for their future learning. For example, they manage their personal care well, such as toileting needs. However, due to weaknesses in monitoring and assessment, they do not consistently make the progress that they should.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153293 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1054686 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care during weekdays and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder also works alongside another registered childminder.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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